PHOTO ESSAY: Flooding in Mississippi Wreaks Havoc on Economy, Lives

 

levyboat

Levy built to stop the water from flooding businesses of  the Natchez under the Hill, a thriving business community in Mississippi. Approaching is a riverboat, a major source of cultural activities and jobs, which has been closed for several weeks due to flooding. The economic impact of the flood is expected to reach well into the millions. PHOTO: Roy Lewis/Trice Edney Wire

tower

This tower connects to power lines that run from Natchez, Miss. to Vidilia, La., where even some hosipitals have flooded. PHOTO: Roy Lewis/Trice Edney Wire

cornfield

Flooded Cornfield in Robinson Bottom in Adam County. Natchez Miss. Thousands of acres of farmland have already been destroyed. PHOTO: Roy Lewis/Trice Edney Wire